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; SIXTEENTH ANNUAL ——— 


ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE 

















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Sykes Iron & Steel Roofing Co.. 


NILES, OHIO, AND CHICAGO, ILL., 
MANUFACTURERS OF 


SYKES’ PATENT IMPROVED STANDING SEAM ROOFING, CORRUGATED EDGE, 
AND V CRIMPED, CORRUGATED ROOFING AND SIDING AND SHEET 
METAL CLAPBOARDING, CORRUGATED AND BEADED CEIL- 

INGS, BOSTWICK STEEL LATH, SHEET STEEL BRICK, 

ETC., FROM SHEET IRON AND STEEL, EITHER 
BLACK, PAINTED OR GALVANIZED. 


Our long experience having proved the same to be the most economical and satisfactory for Roofing and Siding, we have 
furnished material for buildings of every description, such as dwellings, store rooms, ware houses, railway 
stations, elevators, flour mills, foundry and machine shops, rolling mills, blast furnaces, bridge and 
car works, tube works, saw and planing mills, school houses, lumber sheds, barns, oil 
refineries, election booths, glass works, electric light plants, cattle sheds, round 
houses, coal tipples, woolen and paper mills, factories, churches, bridges, 
etc. In fact, there is no class of buildings on which our roofing, siding 
and steel lath is not suitable, and on which it has not been used. 


DEALERS IN PAINT AND CEMENT. 





SOUVENIR SYKES IRON & STEEL ROOFING CO. 








INTRODUCTION. 


Tiare Catalogue is intended to briefly illustrate the superiority of the ‘‘ Sykes Patent Improved Standing 
Seam Iron or Steel Roofing; also all styles of Corrugated and other late designs of roofing and 
siding. Also Bostwick Steel Lath. 

It will be devoted mostly to a description of the advantages we have for furnishing the same. 

We hope to interest the purchasers of roofing and siding, in this our sixteenth annual catalogue, by 
making it instructive as well as ornamental. 

We have endeavored to give you a brief description of how iron and steel are produced, taking the 
raw material at the “blast furnace,” and following it through its different processes of manufacture, until 
it is put on the roof, which we trust will be beneficial to all. | 

Our works at Niles, Ohio, and Chicago, Ill., are furnished with the latest improved machinery for 
the manufacture of “Iron and Steel Roofing,” as you will find by carefully reading and noting what we 
present to you. 

Trusting you will carefully preserve this Catalogue, and when in need of anything in our line, we may 


have the pleasure of naming you prices, and filling your order, we remain, 


Yours Very Respectfully, 


SYKES IRON & STEEL ROOFING Co., 
No. 611 S. MORGAN ST., CHICAGO, ILL. NILES, OHIO. 


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POINTS OF INTEREST REGARDING 
Sheet Iron or Steel Roofing, Siding, Ceiling and Lath. 


OMMON Black Sheet Iron, painted, has been used for Roofing purposes, in both Europe and America, for 

more than a century past, and by practical tests and comparisons with other roofing materials, has proven 

itself to be the best for all general purposes, where perfect protection from the elements, combined with 
durability and economy, are desired. 

A new era is now opened in Iron and Steel Roofing, by the use of a fine quality of sheet iron and steel 
and the application of new and improved devices for fastening the sheets. The enormous quantity of iron that 
has been used for Roofing purposes during the present decade, evinces the high favor in which it is held by the 
general public. They have learned that Goop sheet iron or steel of suitable weight, if properly laid and taken 
care of, will give more satisfaction than any other known roofing material. 

We will say, for the information of those who are not familiar with the lasting qualities of iron or steel 
roofing, that there are now in existence in many cities and towns throughout this country, iron roofs, in excellent 
state of preservation, that were laid between twenty and fifty years ago, and have had no repairs made upon 
them since, except having been cared for by coating with metallic paint once within every three to five years. 

This sets at rest any claim that they rust out. We have, within the last twenty years, laid hundreds of 
iron roofs that are yet in first-class condition and doing the property owners good service. 

All iron roofing sheets are heavily coated with metallic paint on both sides before laying, and, as there is 
no wear upon the under side, a periodical coat of paint on the upper surface will preserve them indefinitely. 

IRON OR STEEL ROOFING IS FIRE AND LIGHTNING PROOF, and its application to a building materially 
reduces the rate of insurance, and in towns poorly provided with fire apparatus, is very valuable. 

It affords protection where fire originates in adjoining or surrounding buildings, and in the event of fire 
originating within a building so covered, the roof timbers alone can be burned, the iron roof providing an 
effectual barrier to its spreading beyond the building wherein it originated; therefore, it is to the interest of 
everyone to use some style of Iron or Steel Roofing. 


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IRON AND STEEL ROOFING IS LIGHTNING PROOF. 


PEAKING from actual experience, we will say that a building covered with iron or steel, struck by light- 
ning, has never been known to be damaged. ‘The bolt striking the iron or steel, scatters the electricity, 
leaving no damaging effect whatever. 

Having had our own building struck, while we were in the same, and knowing of others being struck, 
and no damage done, we claim this protection alone is worth all it costs to paint an iron or steel roof, which is 
all the expense there is, after one is applied. 

Barns, as a rule, when struck by lightning, are full of hay and grain, and the insurance not covering the 
same at that season of the year, the loss is oftentimes quite considerable, and very keenly felt by its owner. 
Scientific professors, as well as insurance companies, substantiate the above statement. 





ADVANTAGES OVER TIN. 


HIS roofing is stronger than tin, and zs never injured by contraction and expansion, as the joints are elastic 
and contain no solder to make them rigid. Tin plate for roofing is of inferior quality, made so to compete 

with iron, which is fast gaining in favor. Tin plates are made of sheet iron, rolled very thin and dipped into 
a powerful acid, then dipped into a solution of tin or lead and all but from two to four per cent. of the tin is run 
off by a galvanic process, not leaving enough tin or lead on the surface to hold solder strongly. There are 
always little spots on the tin plate not covered which causes it to rust quickly; and when the atmosphere or 


moisture reaches the irom which is poisoned with the acid, z¢ goes to destruction more rapidly than our sheet tron 
which is never subject to such a process. 


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A good oil and iron ore paint is the protection of either iron, steel or tin roofing. Our quality of iron and 
steel both receives and holds paint better than any plated surface. Jn late years the quality of tin and lead roofing 
plate, like that of shingles, 1s universally complained of. ‘Tin roofs get out of order very often, and are more diffi- 
cult and expensive to repair, as they have to be soldered. ‘Tin roofs require to be laid on good sheeting boards, 
which cost about $1.00 more per square than sheeting for iron or steel. Our roofing can be laid over a shingle 
roof when desired. In view of all these facts, this roofing is the safest and best to use. 





ADVANTAGES OVER SHINGLES. 


UR roofing is fire proof, and nine-tenths of the fires originate on the roof. The average life of a shingle is 

ten years in towns and twelve im the country, Shingles, years ago, were made of selected timber, but are 

now made of soft trees, limbs and old cuttings, as prime timber is more valuable for other purposes. Shingles 

are dangerous and fast growing in disfavor, and should never be used when iron roofs can be had at present 
prices. The Sykes Improved Roof is cheaper than shingles. 





ADVANTAGES OVER SLATE. 


SLATE roof weighs from five to seven times as much as an iron roof, and requires a steep, strong and 
costly frame to support it without breaking from shrinking of the timbers. The slate often breaks from 
freezing and thawing, and from heat from adjacent fires. In many states firemen are not required by law to go 
on a slate roof; for obvious reasons. Slate are frequently blown off and are costly to repair. They cannot be 
walked over without breaking while repairing gutters, chimneys, lightning rods, etc., avd are not lightning proof. 
Driving storms force snow and rain through under the slate into the building. They contain more heat in 
summer and more cold in winter. When the gutters are full of ice they will leak more than any other roof. 


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N opposite page will be seen photo of ‘‘ Blast Furnace,” one of the latest improved, also one of the largest 
in the country. Daily output two hundred and fifty tons. 

The stock and process for making Bessemer pig iron (briefly stated) is as follows: ore, limestone and 
coke. 

The ore is mined and shipped here from Lake Superior. Limestone is brought from down the valley, 
and coke is shipped here from the great Connellsville coke regions of western Pennsylvania. The ore, limestone 
and coke are hoisted to the top of the furnace by means of steam power elevator, then dumped into the furnace, 
using certain parts of each. 

The coke is used for fuel for smelting or fusing the ore, while the limestone is used for a flux for separat- 
ing the impurities from the iron in the ore. 

The three tall stoves in the photo are for heating the air to a heat of thirteen hundred degrees, which is 
forced into the lower part of the furnace through twears, which are surrounded with water. 


This hot air is forced through these stoves into the furnace, by means of large blowing engines at a pres- 
sure of eleven pounds to the square inch, which assists in smelting the ore. 


The impurities of the stock rise to the top of the molten iron in a liquid mass, which is drawn off and is 
called furnace cinder, or slag, which is used quite extensively in this part of the country for ballast on the rail- 
roads, street paving, or is manufactured into mineral wool, which is largely used for lining buildings. 

The iron is drawn from the bottom of the furnace into the ‘casting house,” where molds are formed in 


sand. ‘The iron running into each mould makes what is termed a “ pig;” these pigs weigh about one hundred 
and fifty pounds each, and the casting of them takes place about every six hours. 


The running of a furnace is constant (Sundays and all), when in blast. The gas that forms in the furnace 
from the coke is conducted through large pipes to underneath the boilers, where it is used in generating steam. 


It is a beautiful sight at a furnace at night when they are casting or drawing off the cinder. There are 
different grades of pig iron and steel, which are produced by changing the proportions of the ore, limestone 
and coke. 


Subject of iron is continued next at “ Rolling Mill,” farther on. 
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THOMAS FURNACE, NILES, OHIO. 


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N opposite page we present a photo, showing the “Russia Sheet Mill.” Also “Sykes Roofing Works” in 
1877, as shown in same. 
On page 11 is a photo, showing ‘bird’s-eye view” of the Galvanizing Works and Falcon Mills, owned 
and operated by the “Falcon Iron and Nail Co.” “Old Mill” owned and operated by the ‘(Coleman Shields Co,” 
All of these described works are roofed and sided with iron furnished by us. These mills are almost en- 
tirely devoted to the manufacture of iron and steel for roofing purposes, and having for many years made an 
especial study of this work, they are prepared to turn out a very superior quality of sheet iron and steel for the 
manufacture of roofing. 





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING IRON AND STEEL. 


Figure 1 in the cut, shows the pig-iron piled up along the track. This is the material from which sheet 
iron is manufactured. The pig-iron is put into puddling furnaces, where it is reduced to a liquid state, by the 
hot flames passing over it. 

While in this condition it is “puddled,” or kept agitated, for the purpose of working the cinder out of the 
iron. When the cinder is eliminated, the iron becomes granulated, or grainy, (similar to butter in churning) when 
it is gathered together in balls, weighing about 250 pounds. In fact, it is gathered together in precisely the 
same manner as butter, which is a good comparison. 

These balls are taken to the squeezers, where they are formed into a small roll, which is then passed 
through what is called the “muck rolis;” after passing through the different grooves, it is reduced to size, say 


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RUSSIA SHEET MILL, NILES, OHIO, 


ROOFING WORKS, 


20 X 40. 


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three-fourths of an inch thick, six inches wide, about thirty feet long. This is called ‘muck bar,’”’ this is then 
sheared into lengths of about thirty inches long, and piled eight in a pile, and then put into the heating furnace, 
and heated to a white or welding heat. It is then taken to the “ muck rolls” and rolled down again into long 
bars, which are cut into lengths to suit the different widths of sheet. These are called ‘sheet bars,” and are put 
into a “pair furnace’’ and reheated as before. They are then passed through the sheet-rolls, which are about 
twenty-four inches in diameter. After drawing said bars out in lengths, say four feet long, and the width of 
the bar, three of these lengths of sheets are put together, and again reheated, and passed through the rolls again 
several times, drawing them longer and thinner, then they are doubled in the center, reheated, and passed 
through the rolls several times again, until drawn out to the required length, finishing six sheets of light iron or 
steel at the last pass, after which it is “squared up” on the squaring shears, and taken to the annealing furnace 
to be “box-annealed.” ‘This important process requires four days to complete it, and is conducted as follows: 


About fifteen tons of the iron or steel sheets are piled on a cast-iron carriage, when a large iron box is 
placed over the load, while the edges of the box are cemented where the box rests on the carriage, making it 
perfectly air tight. 


The carriage is now drawn into a furnace, also sealed air tight, which is afterward fired, causing the box of 
sheet iron or steel to be heated clear through to a cherry heat, which requires about forty-eight hours, after which 
time it is brought out and left to cool gradually, not letting the air strike the sheets, until cooled through. 
The result of this is, there is no scale on the iron or steel so treated, which is the only kind of material we use. 
It is then inspected and weighed, and sent to our works at Niles, or Chicago, Ills. Or if galvanized is wanted, 
it is sent to the galvanizing building, and is there galvanized before shipment. When we commenced the 
manufacture of roofing fifteen years ago, very little of the iron was box annealed. Figure 2 represents the 
steel bloom for making steel sheets. These only require heating and rolling into sheet bars, after which it is 
rolled the same as description given for sheet iron. The annealing process is also the same as above narrated. 


Skelp iron is shipped to the tube works, and there manufactured into wrought iron pipe of different sizes. 





SOUVENIR SYKES IRON & STEEL ROOFING Co. . 














FALCON IRON AND NAIL CO.’S MILLS. 





GALVANIZING WORKS AND COLEMAN-SHIELDS CO. 


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MILLS, NILES, O. 


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OUR NILES, O., WORKS. 





HE photo on opposite page shows only part of the roofing works at Niles, Ohio. These works are con- 
nected with the rolling mills by railroad switch. The iron and steel is brought to the roofing works 


and painted. 


The painting of light iron and steel is all done by machinery. ‘The sheets are dipped into paint, then 
put through a pair of rolls, and from the rolls through a set of brushes. Every sheet in this manner is thor- 
oughly and evenly painted with the best known metallic paint, and set away to dry. 


After thoroughly drying, the iron or steel sheets are either locked together and formed into rolls fifty feet 
in length for the Sykes Patent Improved Roofing (containing 100 square feet), ready for shipment all over the 
world, or corrugated. Corrugating is done both by press and rolls. All heavy corrugated iron is painted after 
corrugating. We have over ten thousand square feet of floor in the Niles plant, which enables us to carry in 


stock a large amount of roofing and siding from which we can make prompt shipments. 


Having recently put in the latest improved press and rolls for turning out all styles of roofing and siding, 
a day spent in visiting our works, also furnace and mills, isa day long to be remembered by those who have 
never had the opportunity of seeing the manufacture of iron and steel. And to those who cannot take time to 
come, we hope our effort to enlighten you as to the production of the same will be of value to you as well as a 


pleasure to ourselves, 


SOUVENIR SYKES IRON & STEEL ROOFING Co. 














NILES WORKS. 


R. G. SYKES. 


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OUR CHICAGO WORKS. 


HE increasing demand for our roofing, not only in the east, but in the far west, has induced us to establish 

a manufactory in the city of Chicago, which will enable us to reach all points with the quickest despatch. 

Chicago is unexcelled as a railroad center. We have put in the latest improved machinery, and stand second to 

hone as manufacturers of iron and steel roofing. The cut on the opposite page represents our works here. 

The iron and steel are shipped from the mills at Niles, and upon their arrival here, undergo the same treatment 
as at our Niles plant. 

We speak of our Chicago works with pride. Owning our own land and buildings, being located as it is 
in the center of the city, and having our own sidetrack, which is on the Chicago & North-Western and the. 
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroads, on the one side, and the Wisconsin Central, Northern Pacific and Bal- 
timore & Ohio roads on the other, we have the best of shipping facilities on all roads entering the ctv. = Our 
machinery is said to be the finest in the west, everything of the latest design. We are well equipped for ship- 
ping in carloads or less, with the least expense for handling, an important item in these days of close competition 
and prices. 

We have been located here only for one year and a half, but our orders for roofing and siding have far ex- 
ceeded our expectations, and point to an exceedingly prosperous future. 

On November 14th, 1891, we bought out the Chicago Corrugating Company, and have kept part of the 
machinery here, shipping the remainder to our Niles, O., factory. We should be much pleased to have you call 
upon us when in the city, and shall take pleasure to extend any courtesies in our power. 


“TELEPHONE No, CANAL 5. } Office and Works: 611 SOUTH MORGAN STREHT., — 


SOUVENIR SYKES IRON & STEEL ROOFING Co. 

















R. G. SYKES. 


CHICAGO WORKS. 


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SYKES’ IMPROVED METALLIC 
ROOFING. 


LETTERS PATENT MARCH 23, 1880. 


‘“CAP ROOFING.” 


HE “ SYKES IMPROVED STANDING SEAM 
ROOFING” is furnished either from refined, 
double-rolled, “box-annealed” iron or steel, 

well painted on both sides before shipping, or 
from galvanized steel. 

Iron, as a roofing, was but little used when we 
commenced its manufacture, but having spent thou- 
sands of dollars in advertising and educating the 
people in the use of iron and steel for that purpose, 


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Plan of Sykes’ Standing Groove or Cap Roofing, and showing construction of same. our business has increased, in fact, doubled, from 


year to year, until to-day, we say without boasting, “ We stand at the head, not only as one of the oldest, but one of the largest and best 
located concerns in the country, for supplying our customers and agents, with not only the BEST roofing, but that as cheap as any good 
roof in the market can be had for.” 





A mistake is made by many in supposing that a metallic roof is the same, whether coming from one concern or another. There are 
“poor, good, better and best” roofs. The success of the Sykes Patent has brought out inferior imitations, as is the case with all articles 
of merit, and it is most wise to compare the so-called “ Patent” roofs with the “Sykes” before placing your order. The Sykes roofing 
has only to be seen and used to be appreciated—so say hundreds of those who have used it on their buildings for the last fifteen years. 


Many of our agents claim they can secure a considerably higher price for our Sykes Improved Roofing, where its merits are well 
known, than for any other roof on the market. 


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The merits of Sykes’ Iron or Steel Roofing over its 
numerous competitors for public favor consists principally 
in its fastening. It is cheaper, more substantial, neater, 
simpler and easier put on than any other fastener now in 
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and advantages of our Iron and Steel Roofing. Although 
iron has been used for roofing purposes many years, yet 
but recently has it attained a state of perfection. When 
an iron roof has once been put on a building, its durability exceeds all other kinds of roofing. In former years it was put on with nails 
and screws through the surface of the roof, which prevented expansion and contraction, and soon caused a leak around the nails or 
screws. In putting on the Sykes’ Patent there are no screws or nails used through the surface of the roof, therefore leaving no possible 
chance for leaking. The Sykes’ plan fully provides for the expansion and contraction of the iron. 
















































































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We claim many advantages over other iron and steel roofing manufacturers. Having a large manufactory in the east at Niles, O., 
which is the centre of the manufactory of sheet iron and steel of this country, enables us to get lowest prices and better stock than many 
of our competitors. We propose to give our patrons and consumers the benefit of same. We havea superior brand of iron and steel for 
the Sykes’ Roof; use’ nothing but Box Annealed Iron and Steel, therefore no scaling off of paint asin open Furnace Annealed Iron and 
Steel which is used by many other roof manufacturers. We also pay particular attention to the painting of our roofing, having it well 
painted on both sides, and using only pure linseed oil and best of paint known for iron or steel. 


The manner in which our roofing is prepared is a decided advantage over those prepared in sheets. All the cross seams are locked 
and grooved, making a perfect joint, before leaving our factory. We make the sheets or rolls any desired length, to suit the building 
itis to cover. In ordering roofing be careful in measuring. Send us the exact length of roof, allowing 132 inches to bend over eaves, 
and six inches to turn up for flashing against the walls; or when it sheds both ways and you join it on the cone, allow 1% inches on 
each side for cone connections. If no lengths are given, but simply the number of squares, we then put it upin rolls of 50 to 55 feet 
lengths, wrapping it with heavy paper and tie it with wire. It is then ready for shipment. 


In this way the side edges are turned up on the roof, which is a decided advantage over all other metal roofs prepared in sheets. In, 
our plan you get perfect cross seams. When roofing is put on in sheets the cross seams cannot be made perfect on the building, 
owing to the uneven sheeting boards, knot-holes, cracks, etc.; besides, it makes double the labor. Neither do we notch in the corners 
which is equally bad. Our cross seams are turned up the full height of the side edges, leaving no leaky corners. 





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Our roofing does not have to be boxed, thus saving an additional expense to customers; and it is much easier handled in shipping, 
and one-fourth the labor to get it onto the roof. Our roofing is not an experiment, but has an established reputation in all the States 
and Territories, and is endorsed by all who have seen or used it. It is easily applied by any ordinary mechanic. It is so constructed 
that any or all of it may be removed if damaged by any unforeseen cause, or placed upon another building. 

The foregoing facts should be sufficient evidence of superiority in favor of the Sykes Roofing to any other kind nowin use. 

Iron roofing can be repaired. If by any accident, such as blowing down of chimneys, etc, the roof should become damaged, it can 
easily be repaired and made as good as new by simply mixing a little iron ore with linseed oil to the consistency of putty, and applying to 
the damaged place. 

An iron roof, to be keptin good condition, requires painting once in three or five years, and the difference it makes in the 
appearance of a building more than repays for the paint and the expense of putting iton. The cost of an occasional coat of paint is 
small when compared with the constant repairing of other kinds of roofs. 


NOTICE. 


E send printed instructions for applying our roofing. We 
prepare the Sykes Patent Roofing any length to suit the 
building to be covered. Each strip is twenty-six and 

one-fourth inches wide and finishes two feet in width, or a 50 ft. 
length will finish roo square feet on the building. We also furnish 
all trimmings to complete the amount of roofing ordered, consist- 
ing of Nails, Caps, Anchors, Fasteners, and sufficient dry paint for 
a coat after the roof is laid. This extra coat of paint should always 
be applied when the roof is finished, as the roofing gets more or less 
marred and scratched in putting it on. Felting should be used 
under all metal roofs when applied over foundries and engine 
rooms, or where steam, gas or vapor comes in contact with the iron. 

The Sykes Roofing can be applied to all classes of buildings 
and on any pitch down to one-half inch fall to the foot. 

The weight of the Sykes Roofing will not exceed go lbs. to the 
square when finished on the building. Its durability is not ques- 
tioned by those who have given it any attention, or had ways of 
knowing of its lasting qualities. We have in this vicinity iron 




























































































A—Showingjironfas put up ready to lay with cross-lock, and roofing turned. 
B—Cap finished. C—Strips putup toShip. D—Cleat or Fastener,and Key, E— 
Cap for Standing Seam. I—Roofing Tongs. K—Section showing Cross or 
Grooved Lock. J—Punch. 


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roofs that have been in use from one to forty years, and the oldest is yet good. This should be sufficient evidence of its lasting qualities. 


The tools needed to apply the Sykes Patent roof consist of a punch, cap, squeezers and one or two pairs of tongs for turning the 
side edge. These tongs are so constructed that you can set them to turn 1 inch, 114 and 14 inch, and will turn round or square corners. 
These tools will be furnished to our agents at cost of manufacture, or will lend them for the first order by parties paying return charges 
on same. Every person, when returning tools to us, should have their name on the tag, so we would know who to credit them to when 
received. Also notify us of the shipment and pay return charges. 


Consult your own interests and try the 


SYKES’ PATENT IMPROVED ROOFING. 





COST OF LABOR IN APPLYING THE SYKES IMPROVED ROOFING. 


The price varies from 20 cents to 50 cents per square, 
owing to the size and pitch of the roof. On an ordinary 
pitched roof one man can lay from ten to twelve squares 
per day. So you will readily see that the Sykes Improved 
Roofing is laid very fast, and as wages in different localities 

SINS : $ Tt yary, you will have to use your own judgment to the actual 
cost. But the eR will ¢ give you a very good idea as to the cost of applying the Sykes’ Improved Roofing. 








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Have no fears to send your orders for the Sykes Improved Roofing, as we guarantee low prices and that the roofing will be satisfac- 
tory in every respect, as it is the best and latest improvement over all other styles of roofing. We make prompt shipments, as we carry 
a large stock on hand, and ship all roofing fourth and fifth class and get lowest rates. 


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W* desire to call your attention to the following illustrations of corrugated sheet-iron, for roofs, sides and 

ceilings for fire-proof buildings. Nos. 20, 22 and 24 can be applied on wood or iron purlines without 

sheeting. Standard requires sheeting. We manufacture four different sizes of corrugations. ‘Three 

inch, two and one-half inch, one and three-fourths inch, one and one-quarter inch, measuring from center to center 

of the corrugations. The two and one-half inch is the standard or one generally used for roofing or siding. 
One and one-quarter inch, next size, is used for siding and ceilings. 

We can furnish any length up to 120incheslong. Corrugated siding for grain elevators. We recommend 
the use of ‘short sheets; when applied they will run up and down the building, giving the more elasticity to the 
iron and preventing its buckling (as other iron does) when the building settles. 

In laying we lap the sheets on to the one below about one and one-half inches (as shown in cut), then nail 
through upper sheet, about one inch above the lap, thus allowing for movement of the iron when the building settles. 

We furnish more heavy corrugated iron than any other manufacturer, and usually sell the same by the 
pound. All our corrugated is very uniform, which is a great saving in applying the same to the building. We 
recommend the Sykes Improved Standing Seam Roofing, which can be used in place of light corrugated. 
Send for prices and investigate our facility for furnishing roofing and siding. 


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CORRUGATED ROOFING AND SIDING. 


ONE CORRUGATION FOR SIDE LAP. 


No. 22, three inch lap at end, weighs about 155 lbs. per square. No. 24, three inch lap at end, weighs about 125 lbs. per square. 
No. 26, three inch lap at end, weighs about 100 Ibs. per square. No. 27, three inch lap at end, weighs about go lbs. per square. 

Large roofs with long runs should have two corrugation laps in place of one. 

Orders for crimped or corrugated should be sent in two or three weeks before wanted, as so many different lengths are required, 
that we do not always keep in stock. Usually carry No. 26 inch stock, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 1o feet in length. 

We have all our Roofing Iron made from extra stock and have particular attention paid to the rolling and annealing of same. 

You will find it to your interest to trade with us, as we guarantee you bottom prices. 











RIDGE ROLL CAP. The Weights of Iron and Steel Sheets before being painted are 
based on Birmingham Gauge, as given in Haswell’s Engineers’ Book as 
follows : 

No. of Gauge, 27 26 24 22 20 18 16 


Weight per square ft., .64 Ge SOO Mtn Lu 2 aed © Menel GOMES CO 

No. 27 is known as STANDARD ROOFING GAUGE, and always shipped 
when the gauge wanted is not specified. No. 27 Birmingham Gauge is 
the same as No. 26 American Gauge. 


















Used on Ridge and Hips where Tile and Corrugated APPROXIMATE WEIGHTS OF PAINTED IRON AND STEEL ROOFINGS. 





Roofing is used. OUTSIDE MEASUREMENT. 
No. 27, - - - - 75 lbs. per square. 
sae 20; - = ce = 83“ “ 
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the Corrugated Iron Roofing and Siding and Combing Cap Shipping weights when packed in crates, are 5 to 7 pounds more per 


on each side of ridge of the roof. square. 


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CRIMPED EDGE IRON. 











































































































































































































































































































Used for roofing and siding, making one 
of the best materials for siding buildings 
where cheapness and safety from fire is desired. 
It can be laid very rapidly. 

When no sheeting is used, the rafters or 









































CUT SHOWING 


SYvYreEesSs’ Roof studding must be just two feet apart from 
center to center. We ship in sheets 24x96 
eee inches, and the sheets can be cut to any 


CORRUGATED SIDING. length without waste of iron. 


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THREE CRIMPED IRON. 













































































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We can furnish any length sheets you may require up to 120 inches, as our works are connected with th 
mill, and we can have it rolled to any required length without extra charge or waste of iron, which advantage 
we have over all other manufacturers of roofing. 

We use standard gauge for general purposes, but can furnish No. 22 and 24 when required. 

For further particulars and price list apply to the manufacturers. . 


BEADED SHEET IRON FOR CEILINGS AND SIDINGS. 








Shows sheet of Beaded Iron for Szaing and Ceiling. Sheets, when beaded, cover 24 inches from center 
to center of outside beads, and can be furnished any length up to 8 feet, in Standard gauge, Nos. 26 and 24. 
The beads are small corrugations, 34 inch wide and 3g inch deep, and 3 inches from center to center. This 
makes a very sightly and substantial ceiling, and is easily and rapidly applied. 


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IRON OR STEEL CLAPBOARDS FOR SIDING. 


USING CONVEX AND CONCAVE CORNER BOARDS, 


Superior to Corrugated Iron, Wood, or Stucco, One-third the cost of Brick or Stone. Rated about the same as either by the Insurance Under- 
writers. Neat in appearance, easily applied. Its lasting qualities compare with Brick or Stone. 















































































































































Shows Convex Corner Board applied, also q ; 
Clapboards laid on each side partly finished. Shows sectional view of Clapboard with 
Lap Joint and nail partly driven. This lap 
forms hook joint, and if the nails are driven 
secure with a nail sett, the joint will be 

thoroughly water tight. 


Shows section of Convex Corner Board. 
We make both Convex and Concave. 


A—Sheet ready to apply on sides of building to studding or rough 
boarding, where nails are to be driven at every studding. _B—Upper 
flange joint. C—Lower flange that fits over and under flange of upper 
sheet. D—Where nails are to be driven after two sheets are joined; 
follow up with nailing at each panel and studding; if laid on sheeting 
nail under flange every two feet; this fastens each sheet securely to 
studding or sheeting. At openings or endings, cut off any surplus, 
ee using care not to bend or tear the panel at offset or base, and apply this 
Shows full sheet of Metal Clapboarding as shipped. piece in commencing the next course. 



































































































































































































































































































































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TESTIMONIALS. 


K. & Co., Peoria, Ill., Jan. 17th, 1893.—Please quote us your 
lowest prices for your Steel Roofing No. 27 gauge, also your corru- 
gated siding No. 27 gauge, including nails and paint, and a set of 
tools loaned for putting on same. 

The writer is a stockholder in the Marseilles Mf’g Co., and they 
state that they have purchased from you from time to time, and 
that your goods have given them good satisfaction. We shall want 
quite a quantity of both, and await your early answer. 


‘Hon. C. D., “Lakehome,”’ Mt. Vernon, O., April 9th, 1893.— 
Referring to yours of the 1st, I beg to say that my experience in the 
use of your roofing enables me to express a very satisfactory and 
high appreciation of its utility and durability. 

Your catalogue has not reached me. I wish you would send me 
a new copy. I cannot serve you as an agent for the sale of your 
roofing, but recommend to you —— -~—,, of Fredericktown, O. He 
is a carpenter and builder of intelligence, integrity and influence in 
his business. I think he will accept the place, and I cannot think 
of a better or safer man to promote your interests. 


: She Ska Grange, Pa., Oct. 22d, 1892.—I received the bill of 
roofing, together with tools, all right. I have the roofing on and 
the people all say it beats all they ever saw. I thank you for 
your prompt shipment and the “ good goods” you sent me. 


H. R., Jelloway, O., Nov. 18th, 1892,—I send your roofing tools 
to-day. I think I have the best roof now. There are many more 
that want the roof some time later. 


J. H. K., McClellandtown, Pa., May 2d, 1892.—Your agent at 
“High House”’ is five miles from me and lives in Georges Town- 
ship. If German, Luzern and Menallen Townships are not taken I 
would like to have them. 

The last roof I sent for is giving universal satisfaction, and 
seems to be in advance of any steel roofing in this section (as regards 
quality). I hope to have a favorable answer. 


E. W. G., Pravo, Jefferson County, Ohio, Sept. 12th, 1892.—About 
three years ago we bought your roofing from your agent —— ——_, 
and he putit on our dwelling. It needs painting again, and we 
have no dry paint on hand, having used what you sent. Your “ Iron 
Clad” paint we consider the best of all, and would like you to 
ship us 20 lbs. to Hammondsville, Jefferson County, Ohio, and send 
me bill of same here. The roof gives good satisfaction. 


J. S. C., Mt. Sterling, Ohio, June 13th, 1892.—Enclosed find bill 
lading for tools shipped to-day. I am well pleased with the roof 
since getting it laid and think it far superior to shingles. 


S. S. W., Highup, N. Y., Oct. 22d, 1892.—I am very sorry that 
I could not have returned the tools before this, but we have been 
busy with other work and did not apply our roof at first arrival of 
the same. There have been several here looking at those roofs. 
All think they are good roofs and very nicely put on. They are 
universally admired by all who see them, and I think if they do not 
stop water from coming in, nothing will, I shall urge all in want 
of roofing to use yours, 


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SHEET STEEL PRESSED BRICK. 





MADE OF SHEET STEEL; BLACK, PAINTED, OR GALVANIZED; No. 26 BIRMINGHAM GAUGE, 
WEIGHING ABOUT 85 POUNDS TO THE SQUARE. 





Shows Steel Pressed Brick as shipped ready for application. 


SEND FOR PRICES AND SAMPLES. 





HIS is an entirely new device in sheet steel 
building material, lately placed on the market. 
We feel confident that builders, architects, contractors 
and property owners will see the advantage of this 
pattern in sheet steel for outside covering on buildings 
of all kinds, in preference to the old style “flat” iron. 
This new form has the perfect appearance of the finest 
brick made. 

It can be applied by any mechanic; no waste; 
lays perfectly smooth, and, after painting, can not be 
distinguished from Philadelphia pressed brick. The 
Insurance Underwriters often give this style of cover- 
ing the same rating as brick or stone, and the relative 


difference in cost is: (common brick), for brick and mortar, 12 in. thick, 10 ft. square, surface laid, $21.00; 
sheet steel pressed brick applied, painted and penciled, roo square ft., $6.25, or nearly three-fourths less. 


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RESIDENCE AND DWELLING OF R. G. SYKES, ROBBINS AVENUE, NILES, O. 
BUILT IN 1872. ROOFED WITH IRON, 


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OIL CITY TUBE CO. 





HIS building was erected in the year 1886, by William Hanley, contractor and builder. Sykes Iron & 
Steel Roofing Co. furnished the corrugated roof and siding, requiring about one hundred tons of No. 20 


gauge iron. 


In October, 1891, the Tube Co., finding it necessary to enlarge their plant, contracted with Mr. Hanley 
to add to said building 325 feet. The contract for the roofing and siding was placed with us, (and promptly 
filled) requiring another hundred tons of material same as first. 


This building now covers a space of 625 feet in length, and 200 feet in width, all in one building, requir- 
ing over two hundred tons of corrugated iron to roof and side it. 


We kindly refer you to them as to our manner of dealing and quality of stock we furnish. 


SOUVENIR SYKES IRON & STEEL ROOFING Co. 














OIL CITY TUBE WORKS. 


NATE SENG Ca Clevo 


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House and Barn roofed with [ron. House builtin 
be put on any style of building, making a first-class job. 





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RESIDENCE OF C. EASTHOPE, NILES, OHIO. 


1872, roofed by R. G. Sykes. There are eleven hips and three valleys. The Sykes Patent Cap Roofing can 
The above roof is as good as the day it was put on, as far as can be seen. 


SOUVENIR SYKES IRON & STEEL ROOFING Co. . 


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AMERICAN TUBE & IRON CO. MILLS, YOUNGSTOWN, O. 


These works as well as their large works at Middleton, Pa., are roofed and sided with Corrugated Iron. 
roofing and siding, we would kindly refer you to them as to our Superior quality and manner of dealing, 


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Having furnished them hundreds of tons 


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THESTIMONIALS. 


_ We give herein a few only of the very many flattering testimonials from the thousands who have used our Sykes roofing. 


Being one of the oldest metallic 


roofing concerns, and having sent our goods to every state and territory in our own country, as well as to Austraiia, Turkey, Brazil and other foreign countries, 
we could fill this little book many times with good things said of our Sykes roofing. 


The following letter was received by the Sykes Iron & Steel 
Roofing Co. and shows a Pennsylvania German’s appreciation of the 
roofing in his own characteristic language: 

Dear Sir: Jan. 24, 1891. 

Now I will let you know I am pleased with your Roofing. 
they dident drift any snow into the building as under the Slade. 
Now I have 3 Kinds of roofing and yours is the best. Now wats 
your lowest price if I go agent for you. Now let me know and give 
me your agent rule. 

Now I can many here. Every one they see it, they say I like to 
have it. Now is just my time to sell it, so I can put it on in spring. 

Now please and give me your lowest price and give mea chance, 
and I will sell for you much asI can Write soon and let me know. 

Yours truly, 7 * 


FRENCH LUMBERING Co., No. 134 Bridge Street, Chippewa 
Falls, Wis., May 25, ’91.—The metal roofing we received from you 
and we used in roofing our barns gives the best of satisfaction, and 
we consider it the best roofing we have seen for the price. It adds 
much to the looks of the buildings and gives it a neat appearance. 


R. B. HELLER & Co., Napoleon, O., June ‘3rd, 1891.—Ship us by 
R. R. at once 15 squares steel roofing. Send quick. 


P. O. Munson, 519 N. Kellogg street, Galesburg, Il].—In regard 
to your steel roofing, I have used it on a building at my home and I 
think it makes a No. 1 roof and when my shingles wear out on my 
other buildings I will put on your steel roof. I have also putona 
roof for Mr. John Johnson of Galesburg and he was well pleased 
withit. And Ithink it will outlast any other roof made. I hope 
you will have good success with your roofing in this part of the 
country. 


C. W. Younc & Co., Jamestown, N. Y., Jan. 2nd, 1892.—We have 
been greatly disappointed in getting money on contracts for build- 
ings for which this iron was used. We have between three and four 
thousand dollars standing back on the same, but expect to get 
it in a few days, when we will remit you to balance your account in 
full. In the meantime we send you our check for “one thousand 
dollars” to apply on the same. Business outlook for 1892, good. 


JouNn P. BastTEDO, Rocky Hill, Somerset County, N. J., May 
27th, 1891.—I received your postal. Would like you to ship goods as 
quick as possible. In need of them. Will have another order in a 
few days. I would like you to protect me in or about 12 to 15 miles 
around this place, which includes Princeton, Hopewell, New Bruns- 
wick, Blawnburgh, Harlingen, Grigstown and Kingston. I will fur- 
nish and complete in or about any of these places. Please state if 
you will protect me in or about these places as much as you can. 
I am introducing your roofing, etc., all over this section of country 
and towns stated. 


J. B. Bassett & Co., Minneapolis, June 15th, 1891.—We have 
used quite an amount of your iron roofing in covering our saw mill 
and plow works. We found it very handy to put on and as far as 
we are able to judge as good an article of roofing as any we know of. 
Should not hesitate to apply more of it if needed. : 


Amos WoLF, CASHIER EXCHANGE BANK, Lanark, Ill., Dec. 28, 
1891.— Having used your roofing on two iarge barns of my own in 
the last year, besides furnishing the roofing for others, I desire to 
say that I am well pleased with it and findothers feel the same. 
We think the new buildings in this vicinity will be roofed with your 
roofing hereafter. 


S. H. GLossNER, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pa., March 19, 1891.— 
Please ship me fifteen and a half squares (15%) steel roofing to Mill 
Hall, Clinton Co., Pa. Please find enclosed check for bill of March 
18, 1891, fifty-one dollars ($51). 


Davip ForTNEY, Windsor, Ashtabula Co., O., Jan. 5th, 1892.— 
The steel roofing I bought of you last Fall gave perfect satisfaction 
to my customers, and I think it is the best roofing for the money 
we can get, and I am in hopes to handle a great deal of it another 
season. 


Joun G. HERINGTON, Mechanicstown, Carroll Co., O , February 
16th, 1891.—Please send me 4 squares of your patent cap Bessemer 
steel roofing standard gauge. I think I can sell considerable of 
your roofing the coming season. The parties I roofed for last sea- 
son are well pleased with the roof. 


SOUVENIR SYKES IRON & STEEL ROOFING Co. 











C. L. HOLTZER, Delmont, Pa., May 12, 1891.—Please ship me 
twenty (20) squares of Sykes Patent Cap Iron Roofing. Please 
ship it as soonas you get this order. I have not received the 
last order yet. It has not arrived yet atthe station, so please ship 
this order so I can get it this week yet if possible. 


JouNn H. LAINGE, Gilsum, N. H., June to, 1891.—Please send me 
21 squares of the Sykes Patent Iron Roofing and nails to put on over 
the old shingles. I have been quite sick, have not put mine on, but 
sold some. It is the first iron roofing in town and everyone speaks 
in praise of it. I sold to John S. Collins, a manufacturer of woolen 
goods. 


lL. P. JENSEN, So. Lyndeborro, N. H., June 16th, 1891.—Please. 


find enclosed $94.50—$84.25 to pay the last bill and $10.25 for the 
tools you sent me. Pleasesend me receipt. Send mealso Io squares 
of roofing to So. Lyndeborro by the Pennsylvania R. R. The last 
lot to Harrisville came prompt and charges all right. 

I am trying to get the job of covering the main building at the 
county farm, Milton. It will takeabout 60squares or more. If you 
should hear from that quarter I hope you will referthem to me as 
your agent. 


B. F. BicGcGs Pump Co., La Fayette, Ind , May 23, 1891.—The Iron 
Roof we purchased of you some time ago has proved perfectly 
satisfactory tous. We had no trouble in puttingit on with the tools 
you sent with it. We had a “Patent Paper” roof on for three years, 
but it proved to be a worthless article after the first year, and we 
have replaced it with your iron roofing, and we believe it is good 
for fifty years if kept painted once in two or three years. We have 
had two buildings covered with tin in the past five years, and we 
have to have a tinner go over them, soldering broken seams, every 
year. The expansion and contraction caused by heat and cold is 
very trying on the joints. We do not see how it can do your roof 
any harm from this cause. If we need any more roofing will 
certainly use yours. 


STREATOR CORNICE & ROOFING Co., Streator, Ill., Aug. 17, 
1891.—We wish to say in regard to your Sykes Standing Seam Iron 
& Steel Roofing, that we have worked at the trade some twenty 
years and have laid about every kind of roofing made, but as yet 
' have found nothing to at all compare with yours. It is ¢he roofing 
and no mistake. 


—Sykes Iron & Steel Roofing Co., Niles, Ohio, Dear Sir: 


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THE LIFE OF IRON ROOFS. 


MARSHALLTOWN, DEL,., September 17, 1888. 
To the Editor: Since the article, ‘The Life of Iron Roofs,” 
appeared in The Jron Age, I have received numerous inquiries for 
further particulars concerning the roofs alluded to. If it will inter- 
est your readers please say the sheathing used was made of stock 
boards laid as closely as possible. The underside of the metal had 
one good coat of paint, but was not otherwise protected, and, as 
far as I can observe, has not rusted. The gauge of iron used was 
No. 26. Thecleats on the standing seams are not exposed. Mr. 
Caleb Marshall, who owned the property from 1837 to 1861, informs 
me that I made an error in my statement on August 16,in that the 
barn roof was put on in 1840, and not in 1846. I haye about 75,000 
square feet of iron roofing which, after many years of service, has 

been very satisfactory. Yours respectfully, J. R. BRINGHURST. 


JOHN H. SHRINER, Dawn, Mo., May Ig, 1891.—I return tools 
this day. Roof went on fine, had a rain and hail storm last night 
and not a drop of leak. Iam satisfied I have a No. 1 roof. I will 
be pleased to act as your agent for Dawn and vicinity. 


G. K. FLowErR, Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. 11, ’91.—I should have 
acknowledged receipt of roofing O. K. before this time, as it came 
in a week ago. 

Much pleased that there were no creases. 
next week and soon order for two or three more. 


LEwIs E. HASERODT, Elyria, O., Nov. 23, ’91.—Enclosed please 
find draft amount of nineteen dollars and fifty cents ($19.50) to bal- 
ance my account. Please acknowledge receipt. I have written you 
about taking the agency for the eastern part of Lorain county, but 
have had no reply. If you conclude to let me have it, please let me 
know at once, and I will keep the tools; if not, I will return the 
tools at once. I am well pleased with the roofing, and it came just 
in time to get it on before the storm. 


Will roof a house 


Go. B. Fitzsimmons, Marysville, Aug. 11, ’91.—I enclose bal- 
ance I owe on roofing, six dollars and thirty cents in all. 
Wish you a prosperous and a happy future. 


Amos G. Jacobs, East Berlin, Adams County, Pa., June gth, 1891. 


Ship to 
my address 15 squares iron roofing, same kind I had before. 


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TO HARDWARE MEN, TINNERS, ROOFERS, CORNICEMEN 


AND BUSINESS MEN IN GENERAL. 


\ \ | E wish to address one page in our catalogue to the men engaged in the above lines of trade, feeling that 

perhaps it may result to their advantage, as well as to our own. That the use of iron and steel, in 
one form and another, for purposes of roofing and siding of almost all classes of buildings, is largely and 
steadily increasing, is quite generally known; that in the comparatively near future it will form the principal 
materials for these uses, no one who has the means of becoming acquainted with the situation can doubt; so 
that sooner or later, there must spring up in each town of all sections, ademand for these materials. We have 
always rightly figured that when we ship an order of roofing into a town where we have not hitherto sold, that 
that roofing is going to please and satisfy its purchaser, that others besides will see it, and recognize its advan- 
tageous features, and they in time will become purchasers, likewise. It is not usually long before we have an 
application from men in some of the above lines (theirs being the trades to which, perhaps, roofing is most 
closely allied), asking for the agency of our goods in their town and vicinity, and in this way we have estab- 
lished hundreds of agencies in almost every state and territory, from Maine to California. We have men as 
agents, who devote their entire time to it, and do little else save selling and applying our materials, while others, 
in some particular lines of trade, combine this business with their own, order roofing, siding, etc., and apply it 
for the parties needing it, thus taking care of the generally growing local demand. Each one agrees that it 
yields handsome returns in proportion to the time and money expended. Consequently, it is to our advantage to 
secure as large a number of agents as possible, and it is also as surely to the advantage of some good live 
business man in each town, to secure the exclusive sale of our materials, in his town and vicinity. Let an order 
of roofing be introduced into a place, and it is at once seen and appreciated, when, with a little push and energy 
on the part of someone interested, a lively demand will be created, which will pay well for the effort. Would 
you not like to supply this demand in your town? If so, kindly let us hear from you, and see elsewhere 
“TERMS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO AGENTS.” 





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AGENCIES. 


N agent for our goods means simply a customer for his place and vicinity. He buys his goods from us when wanted and makes 
his own selling price to customers. Should he desire to advertise in his local papers, we furnish electrotypes free for that purpose. 

We give certificate of agency and territory free, but require him to buy tools for applying our goods (which we sell at cost at man- 
ufacturers’ price) within three months, otherwise the agency will be considered revoked at our option. 

He may hold agency so long as he complies with contract terms and buys not less than $150 worth of goods per year. Should he 
wish to abandon agency at any time we will buy his tools at first cost, less a fair amount for wear of same. 

A business man in any line should put himself in good shape for doing business. Therefore it is to the best interest of agent to buy 
his tools to save return charges, and keep a small stock of goods on hand for small jobs and instances where job would be lost if consumer 
had to wait for goods to be procured from factory. 

When anyone establishes himself as our agent with tools, we refer all inquiries from the vicinity to him and protect him as far as 
possible. Where we have no agent we sell direct to consumers. Anyone may buy and sell our goods in territory not taken. 

Agents desiring to build up a large trade, give first-class satisfaction, and baffle competition, should sell only the best roof as regards 
construction and materials, and be energetic and business like at all times. 

No goods shipped to be sold on commission. Write for catalogue, prices and territory. 





TERMS. 


Goods sold on cash quotations must be cash on delivery. 

Thirty days from date of invoice given parties having good commercial rating, or known to be responsible and prompt. 

Parties not well rated, or not known to be responsible and wanting credit, must furnish good reference from whom satisfactory 
reports as to financial responsibility must be received by us before bill lading of shipment will be released and credit allowed. Otherwise 
they must pay our sight draft with bill lading attached, at bank or express office on arrival of goods ordered, which will enable them to 
obtain the goods at depot. 

Parties not responsible may have 30 days’ time by furnishing a responsible surety. 

Small orders from transient customers must be accompanied by the cash. 

Remittances must be made by Chicago or New York Draft, Express, P. O. Money Order, or check. Exchange, Express charges and 
Telegrams must be prepaid. 

All accounts subject to sight draft without notice after maturity. 

Tools must be returned as soon as the roofing is laid, with our return card attached, and bill lading sent us as proof of shipment, to 
enable us to trace, if lost in transit, and know whose account to credit with tools returned. 

Tools detained without special permission will be considered sold, and subject to sight draft. 


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WHEN ORDERING GOODS 


THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE VERY IMPORTANT: 


LWAYS state the style and quality of materials wanted. Fill out diagrams according to the style of your 
roof, giving the distance from cone to eave. State if you have made the necessary allowance for turn- 
down or projection (as the case may be), at eaves, and for side and for end-laps, or if you wish us to add them to 
your figures. When no mention is made of these matters, we shall assume that the same are left for us, and we 
will add sufficient material to provide for ridge-seam, (if any), or for turn-down at eaves, or for forming side and 
end laps for corrugated iron, etc. 

Please state in ordering corrugated iron, etc., if you desire us to ship nails for applying same, or dry paint 
for second coat. 

If you want us to cut siding to fit, send drawing showing the distance from corners to openings, and dis- 
tances above and below openings, also the size of openings; unavoidable waste in cutting to fit is invariably 
charged for at full price, with the labor of cutting added. 

In ordering ceiling, give size of room, the space from center to center of joists, if possible, and the direc- | 
tions they take across the room. 

Write plainly, state clearly the materials wanted, and designate the railroad or route over which you 
desire the same shipped. By carefully noting the directions above given, and applying them to your own order, 
unfortunate and trying mistakes, delays and errors will be avoided, which are otherwise bound to occasionally 
occur, through no fault of ours. 


SOUVENIR SYKES IRON & STEEL ROOFING CO. . ... . 39 














BLANKS FOR MEASUREMENTS. 





State whether you have made the necessary allowances for projections and side and end laps, 
or wish us to make them. Make any other necessary explanations in blank space below. 





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